A disturbing '90s point-and-click horror game about waking up in a rundown asylum with no recollection of who you are is getting a glow up in 2026
Sanitarium probably doesn't need a new version, but it's getting one anyway.
In 1998, the PC gaming landscape was bustling with releases like Half-Life, Unreal, StarCraft, Thief, and Baldur's Gate, alongside console hits such as Ocarina of Time, Banjo-Kazooie, Metal Gear Solid, and Resident Evil 2. Amidst these future classics emerged Sanitarium, a 1998 isometric point-and-click adventure starring an amnesiac protagonist named Max waking in a bizarre rundown asylum.
While it might first appear to be a simple eerie hallway exploration game, Sanitarium ventures far beyond expectations. Renowned critic Richard Cobbett praised the game's intriguing depth in his Crapshoot column, while Alexis Ong even tracked down the game's creators. The game's balance between camp and psychological intensity, coupled with its beautifully rendered isometric environments, has made it a beloved title among fans.
Recently, Sanitarium Enhanced has been announced, a reissue of the classic with enhancements like widescreen support, controller compatibility, an extras gallery, and most importantly, a new optional hint mode to make the game more accessible for modern players. Additionally, various legacy bugs and issues have been resolved, and the game is set to arrive on Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles in 2026.
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